Forgiveness is a poignant play by Hiro Kanagawa, adapted from Mark Sakamoto's award-winning memoir. It recounts the harrowing experiences of Sakamoto’s grandparents during World War II and their choice to embrace forgiveness rather than anger in the face of immense adversity. Directed by Stafford Arima, this production seeks to convey the powerful themes of resilience and reconciliation amidst historical trauma. This moving narrative invites audiences to reflect on the complexities of forgiveness and its relevance today.
Cast and Creative team for Forgiveness at Stratford Festival
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Diana Barry
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Matthew Cuthbert
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Marilla Cuthbert
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Anne of Green Gables: Anne Shirley
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Andre
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Queen Hermione
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Lawrence
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Three Witches
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Macduff
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Lady Macbeth
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Macbeth: Macbeth
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Prince Mamillius
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Paulina
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Florizel
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Forgiveness: Mark
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Grandfather
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Grandmother
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Narrator
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Greek Women
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Duke Senior
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Marianne Dashwood
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Colonel Brandon
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Lucy Steele
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Robert Ferrars
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Mrs. Dashwood
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Margaret Dashwood
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Cecile Volanges
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Mme de Tourvel
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Creative Team
John Gardner
Production Underwriter
Roberta Sokol
Production Co-Sponsor
Karon Bales
Production Co-Sponsor
Charles Beall
Production Co-Sponsor
Bryan Blenkin
Production Co-Sponsor
Alan Rowe
Production Co-Sponsor
Catherine Elliot Shaw
Production Co-Sponsor.
Antoni Cimolino
Artistic Director
Chris Abraham
Director
Dr. Robert Sokol
Production Co-Sponsor
Therese Gardner
Production Underwriter
Martie Sachs
Production Co-Sponsor
Bob Sachs
Production Co-Sponsor
Donna Feore
Director
Laura Burton
Music Director
Daryl Cloran
Director
Kate Hamill
Adapter
Esther Jun
Director
Jackie Maxwell
Director
Laurie J. Scott
Production Underwriter
Carol Stephenson
Production Co-Sponsor
Bobby Garcia
Director
Stephanie Graham
Choreographer
Franklin Brasz
Music Director
Kat Sandler
Director
Stafford Arima
Director
Erin Shields
Playwright
Robert Lepage
Director
Keith Barker
Director
Mark Sakamoto
Author
Hiro Kanagawa
Playwright
Cathy Cotton
Production Co-Sponsor
Paul Cotton
Production Co-Sponsor
Marilyn Gropp
Production Co-Sponsor
Jane Laird
Production Co-Sponsor
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I Am William (8/4/21-9/5/21)
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